DOMINICA – Caribbean warned of possibility of big quake
From Barbados Today ROSEAU –– Coordinator of the Office of Disaster Management (ODM), Don Corriette, is strongly advising preparedness in view of warnings that the Caribbean could experience an 8.0 earthquake. “Scientists from the Seismic Research Centre have been indicating…
Antigua and Barbuda opens Caribbean’s newest most modern state-of-the-art airport terminal
From e TN Global Travel Industry News ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The twin-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda has opened one of the most modern international airports in the Caribbean. The 23,000 square meters new terminal for the destination, more…
Dominica offers a fresh Caribbean Spring Break Escape with Festivals, Films, Arts and Fun!
ROSEAU, Dominica, April 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Spring has sprung on the Caribbean island of Dominica, and with it a schedule brimming with fun and festivals. Events such as DOMFESTA, Hike Fest and Jazz ‘n Creole invite visitors the world…
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Cayman Islands magistrate changes probation into jail after thief does it again Patrick Noel Watler (47) who was on probation pleaded guilty to theft of a bag from a stall at the Craft Market on North Church Street on December…
Jamaica commission probes CWC, Columbus merger
By Patrick Nixon – From BN Americas Jamaica’s Fair Trading Commission (FTC) says it is holding a public consultation on the proposed merger of Caribbean telcos Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) and Columbus International. UK-owned CWC, which operates the LIME…
250 kilos of cocaine seized in UK – Caribbean joint operation
From The London Post (By Shahid Qureshi / PR -NCA ) : – A UK-bound yacht carrying an estimated 250 kilos of cocaine has been intercepted in the Caribbean, following a joint operation involving the National Crime Agency (NCA), Metropolitan…
Economic sentiments and the reality of the market
By Melanius Alphonse From Caribbean360 CASTRIES, St Lucia,– It is difficult to predict without fail when and, for that matter, how the trends in the market will change. Recent spikes in stock market prices and market volatility suggest that a ‘bear…
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Cayman Islands minister raises $3000 for Breast Cancer Awareness From Loop News Service The Health Minister Osbourne Bodden raised $3000 in just 1 week for Lions Club of Tropical Gardens breast cancer awareness effort. The event was held at Eclipze…
CDB president reveals inherent risk to economic turnaround in the Caribbean
By Marie Claire Williams From Caribbean360 MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, Friday October 24, 2014, CMC – President of the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr. Warren Smith, has warned that high debt poses an inherent risk to the success of structural…
Caribbean common fisheries policy authorised for implementation
From KNEWS The Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED), comprised of ministers responsible for agriculture from across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), has confirmed the Caribbean Community Common Fisheries Policy as a final policy document for the Community. The Caribbean…